Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority
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xxxExploration Tender

exploration tender launch 2020

The cook island Government launched a tender for seabed minerals exploration in its waters


On 22 October 2020, the Prime Minister and Minister for Seabed Minerals Hon. Mark Brown announced the opening of a competitive tender for the exploration of seabed minerals in the Cook Islands.

The event was open to the public giving everyone a chance to learn more about government and the Authority’s plans for the sector and the licensing process.

Download event Programme here.

Media Release can be found here.

Commissioner interview with ABC Radio Australia here.


Speeches

hon mark brown, prime minister & minister for seabed minerals

his excellency sir tom masters, queens representative & former minister for seabed minerals

bishop tutai pere, CHAIR of the advisory committee

alex herman, Seabed Minerals Commissioner

MICHAEL LODGE, SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SEABED AUTHORITY


Ministers Declaration

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Licensing Process

Overview of process that takes place once an application is submitted to the Authority.

 
 

Blocks available

Map below depicts the blocks offered in the 2020 exploration tender. Map download.

 
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Photos

Photos and videos from the 2020 event can be found here.



Last updated: Oct 29 2020